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According to Ottawa Citizen (recognized source), around 3,000 Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) employees have been notified that their jobs could be cut due to restructuring efforts. This development creates a ripple effect on the forum topic of Employee Duties in several ways: The direct cause is the potential elimination of jobs at ESDC. This will lead to a significant reduction in staff numbers, which in turn may impact employee duties and responsibilities within the department. In particular, if positions are eliminated, remaining employees may be required to take on additional tasks or adapt their roles to meet new demands. Intermediate steps include: * Reduced staffing levels may necessitate changes to existing job descriptions, potentially affecting employee duties and responsibilities. * The restructuring process could lead to a re-evaluation of departmental priorities and resource allocation, which may further impact employee duties. The timing of these effects is uncertain. In the short term (next few months), employees may face increased uncertainty and stress due to potential job losses or changes to their roles. Long-term implications will depend on the outcome of restructuring efforts and any subsequent adjustments to departmental operations. This event affects several civic domains, including employment, public administration, and workplace rights and responsibilities. Evidence Type: Event report Uncertainty: Depending on the final outcome of restructuring efforts, employee duties and responsibilities may be significantly impacted. If job cuts are implemented, remaining employees will need to adapt quickly to new demands, which could lead to burnout or decreased productivity in the short term.